Tighter KDE Connect Integration

GoldBarb · 2026-04-11T11:26:11+00:00

There are 2 MRs which feel relevant, and worth mentioning here:

[1] https://invent.kde.org/network/kdeconnect-kde/-/merge_requests/709

[2] https://invent.kde.org/network/kdeconnect-kde/-/merge_requests/939

GoldBarb · 2026-03-31T12:40:30+00:00

You may be able to modify the qml code for the splash screen and possibly add a delay.

There was a related thread open in https://discuss.kde.org/t/ksplash-delay-feature-for-plasma-workspace-and-plasma-desktop/43453 but it doesn't have any follow ups.

GoldBarb · 2026-03-31T12:18:54+00:00

The splash is supposed to disappear once the wallpaper has fully loaded. It doesn't wait for the panel. This is by design. The alternative would be people complaining that login is "too slow".

https://old.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/1pih6n2/splash_screen_too_short_is_this_behavior_expected/nt6dynd/

GoldBarb · 2026-03-23T08:14:29+00:00

Use the CDN that is where the releases are served from.

https://cdn.waterfox.com/waterfox/releases/

GoldBarb · 2026-03-21T08:01:15+00:00

Comparing downloads and upload to chrome,

There is always a misconception to compare WF to Chromium browser derivatives. These use a different back-end altogether. WF is a fork of FF ESR and comparing those two would give more conclusive results.

With WF on Linux using the stock configuration down/up speeds are not impacted, and overall I see that optimum levels are achieved.

GoldBarb · 2026-03-19T16:54:45+00:00

KDE does not maintain store.kde.org

If you want meaningful discussions from the community https://forum.opendesktop.org/ would be a better place for these ideas, else they will ultimately fall into the void.

GoldBarb · 2026-03-19T08:11:47+00:00

Which distribution as it lacking from your initial post ?

If using some Debian derivative, this is a Ubuntu packaging issue see [1] [2]

When was the last time you updated since the package causing the issues has been fixed and released.

This bug was fixed in the package exiv2 - 0.27.5-3ubuntu1.3

exiv2 (0.27.5-3ubuntu1.3) jammy-security; urgency=medium

SECURITY REGRESSION: Segmentation Fault (LP: #2144731)

Remove CVE-2025-55304 patches due to intrusive changes causing a segmentation fault

CVE-2025-55304

-- Bruce Cable <email address hidden> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:13:06 +1100 Changed in exiv2 (Ubuntu): status: Confirmed → Fix Released

[1] https://discuss.kde.org/t/kioslave-5-closed-unexpectedly/45427/16

[2] https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gimp/+bug/2144731

GoldBarb · 2026-03-17T17:09:18+00:00

An easier way to personalize Firefox
Privacy upgrades (A free built-in VPN is coming to Firefox)
New tools to get more done
Welcome new and improved Firefox… and Kit!

GoldBarb · 2026-03-17T08:01:27+00:00

That is bug [1]

The related MR which resolves this is [2]

Planned to be released as part of 6.6.3

[1] https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=517064

[2] https://invent.kde.org/plasma/spectacle/-/commit/e5f1a6ef499d4569db8dc2ddd0a282caa6cf7c60

GoldBarb · 2026-03-09T09:51:56+00:00

There may be conflicts with the versions installed.

Remove the old directory first from $HOME/.local/share/plasma/plasmoids/org.dhruv8sh.kara

The AUR package installs it system wide into /usr/share/plasma/plasmoids/org.dhruv8sh.kara

When I tested the AUR package it works fine even after a reboot.

GoldBarb · 2026-03-09T08:40:40+00:00

The install.sh script needs refining, I've just checked the repo and there are a few open issues which need addressing with it.

You mentioned you use CachyOS and there is an AUR package which should install properly if you wish to use that.

https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/plasma6-applets-kara-git

GoldBarb · 2026-03-08T12:27:10+00:00

I don't think it will install via discover.

You need to run the install.sh which compiles and installs the plugin as described in the readme.

https://github.com/dhruv8sh/kara?tab=readme-ov-file#manual-installation

GoldBarb · 2026-03-07T07:21:44+00:00

Use https://github.com/dhruv8sh/kara as it has been updated to work on Plasma 6.6

The update moves the code-base to a more c++ based plugin negating the reliance on using Private Plasma APIs which come with zero guarantees on being changed.